Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant

When an employer pays for short, instructor-led training, this government grant can cover 75% of eligible costs. It is not designed to pay for a full diploma program.

How the grant works

The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (previously the Canada-Alberta Job Grant) is a cost-sharing program between employers and the Government of Alberta. Employers apply on behalf of their employees for training that improves workplace productivity. You cannot apply as an individual — but you can bring the idea to your employer.

Figures from the Government of Alberta, checked October 2026. Programs and amounts can change — always confirm the current terms on alberta.ca before applying.

An employer and an employee discussing a training plan at a meeting table

What training qualifies

Eligible

Training delivered by a third-party provider whose main business is training
Skills in one of three areas: business process and operations management, technical skills, or digital and technological skills
Training completed within 52 weeks
Eligible costs include tuition, textbooks, software, examination fees and other required materials

Not eligible

Training toward a diploma or degree where the main purpose is the credential rather than an immediate workplace need
Pre-recorded content or self-study with no interaction with an instructor
Basic, soft-skills and interpersonal-skills training is not eligible

We will confirm which of our programs and courses can be funded this way. The Government of Alberta decides eligibility for each application.

What this means for Ucademy programs. A full Ucademy diploma will most likely not qualify: part-time it takes longer than 52 weeks, its purpose is a credential, and the grant also expects a well-established provider and live interaction with an instructor. Individual courses or short employer training may qualify — we will confirm which ones. Final decisions are made by the grant office (alberta.ca).

Step by step

Talk to your employer.Explain how the training helps your role — use the email below as a starting point.
Jump to the email
The employer checks eligibilityon alberta.ca and gathers program details and costs from the training provider.
The employer applies before training starts.Applications made after training begins are not accepted.
You complete the trainingwithin 52 weeks.
The employer reports and is reimbursedfor the government share of eligible costs.

Email template for your employer

Copy, personalize and send:

Email to your manager

Subject:Training request — Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant

Hi [Manager's name], I would like to build my skills in [area, e.g. medical billing / cybersecurity / supply chain] through an online program, which would help me with [one or two specific tasks in my current role]. The Government of Alberta's Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant can cover a large share of eligible training costs for employees (details: alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job-grant). The employer applies before training starts. Could we discuss whether this would work for our team? I am happy to put together the program details and costs. Thank you, [Your name]

Other ways to fund your training

Student loans and grantsAlberta and federal student aid for designated programs. All financial aid optionsEmployer reimbursement, lines of credit, tax credits. Talk to an advisorBook a free info session to plan your funding.

Frequently asked questions

No. The employer applies on behalf of the employee or new hire. You can bring the idea to your employer — the email template on this page can help.

According to the Government of Alberta, since October 8, 2025 it covers 75% of eligible training costs for all trainees, up to $5,000 per employed trainee per fiscal year and up to $100,000 per employer per fiscal year. Always confirm current terms on alberta.ca before applying.

We will confirm which of our programs meet the grant criteria. Eligibility for each application is decided by the Government of Alberta.

Before training starts. Training must also be completed within 52 weeks.

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